The Last Command
W.A.S.P. · The Last Command [1984]
This is our time, we've made our mark
And you can't understand,
we'll fight till we fall
But what do you want to do?
The time is right for you
To stand on your feet and answer the call
Stand up, for the first time, and shout it, woah-oh
The last command is heard across the land
Stand up, for the first time, and cry out, woah-oh
Hear the call we are, the Last Command
A thousand times I had this dream,
the flag was high, I heard a scream
That cut through the still of the night
just like a knife
But that was yesterday,
the darkness has gone away
I stand on the edge, and I pledge my life
Stand up, for the first time, and shout it, woah-oh
The last command is heard across the land
Stand up, for the first time, and cry out, woah-oh
Hear the call we are, the Last Command
The destiny that I control will sever
And break the bonds and set me free forever!
Stand up, for the first time, and shout it, woah-oh
The last command is heard across the land
Stand up, for the first time, and cry out, woah-oh
Hear the call we are, the Last Command
The Last Command
Released in 1984, 'The Last Command' stands as a defining track in the early career of W.A.S.P., blending heavy metal aggression with the band's signature theatrical flair. The song exemplifies the raw energy and dark themes that would characterize the group's subsequent discography, including albums like 'Winged Assassins' and 'Double Live Assassins.' As a cornerstone of their 1980s output, the recording captures the transition from pure thrash influences to the more polished, theatrical heavy metal sound that made W.A.S.P. a staple of the genre. Its enduring presence in their catalog reflects its impact on the band's identity and its ability to resonate within the broader heavy metal landscape of the era.